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Brewster High transforms into fire camp

BREWSTER—After helicopters assisted firefighters in knocking down a flareup on the Gold Creek fire south of Carlton on Tuesday, June 25, hand crews continue mop-up operations around structures …

City of Bridgeport addresses hazard tree limbs in Marina Park

BRIDGEPORT – Professional tree cutters (fallers) in the timber industry call them “widow makers,” the broken treetops or branches that can land on and injure or kill the faller near …

New three-district bus barn rises at Brewster High School

BREWSTER – The Brewster School District is currently constructing a new transportation facility with approval and assistance from the state.  Former Brewster School Superintendent …

Iconic Flour Tower in Bridgeport sells for $900,000

BRIDGEPORT –The iconic Flour Tower, a 1910-era grain storage elevator turned eclectic private residence, sold last month after being on the market since 2023. A notice on the online brokerage …

Brewster Pool off limits for derby as Okanogan and Similkameen chinook stocks struggle to recover

BREWSTER – The boundaries for the upcoming 18 th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby have been adjusted after the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the 2024 seasons for …

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus hosts Big Top raising tour

BREWSTER – Two cannibals were dining on a clown for dinner. One turns to the other and asks: “Does this taste funny to you?” Leo Acton, a clown for the Culpepper & …

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus brings its lions and tiger to Bears country

BREWSTER – Despite competition from a pair of graduations, a baseball tournament, and the annual Bridgeport Daze celebration, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus with its lions and tiger …

Bridgeport Daze looks for bigger and better turnouts

BRIDGEPORT—Bridgeport Daze had a familiar fixture lead its parade last Saturday, June 8, though most folks familiar with it are unaccustomed to seeing it move. It was the World War II-era M3 …

Unprepared hikers rescued from snowy Maple Pass

WENATCHEE - On Monday, June 10, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office successfully rescued two stranded hikers in the Maple Pass area near Rainy Pass on Highway 20. The rescue operation was initiated …

Chamber cleanup crew tidies up town for Bridgeport Daze

BRIDGEPORT—The city streets are cleaner today thanks to the efforts of a dedicated and ambitious crew of residents who volunteered their time to make them so. About 40 adults, school …

Pateros student wins Governor's Choice Award for artwork

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PATEROS – Pateros High School art student Lexi Ann Vargas won the Governor's Choice Award with her mixed media painting “ Recycled Ocean” at the Superintendent's High School Art …

Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival set to delight music fans

CASHMERE – The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival 2024 will kick off next weekend at the Chelan County Expo Center. The festival's executive director, Marie Vecchio, said the schedule will …

Brewster School Board hears grievances, reverses vote for Middle School Principal/AD

BREWSTER—Disagreement with the Brewster School Board’s choice to fill the positions of Middle School Principal and MS athletic director sparked a special meeting that drew nearly 275 …

First Salmon Ceremony celebrates ancient tribal food staple

BRIDGEPORT—The Colville Tribes Fish and Wildlife Department held its annual First Salmon Ceremony at the Chief Joseph Hatchery administration building on 48 Half Sun Way last Thursday, May 23. …

Student and citizen volunteers lend a welcome hand at Locust Grove

BREWSTER – Columbia Post 97 Commander Greg Wagg was concerned that few volunteers would show up at Locust Grove Cemetery last Thursday morning, May 24, for the annual installation of flags in …

Golf tournament, car show fundraiser will benefit Quilts of Valor

OKANOGAN – If you like golf, classic cars, or just a good time for a good cause, circle Saturday, June 8, on the calendar. OK Quilts of Valor #95848, the folks who fashion handmade quilts for …

Brewster dances with the horses at second annual Dia de las Madres

BREWSTER – For the second consecutive year, Dia De las Madres (Day of the Mothers) took over the town on Saturday, May 11, as music, dancing, food, and fun attracted a large crowd of revelers …

Brewster Chamber discusses site for new tourism Kiosk from Okanogan County Tourism Council

BREWSTER – The Chamber of Commerce discussed potential site selections for a new information kiosk on city property during its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 8. The Okanogan County …

Colville Confederated Tribes celebrate First Salmon

BRIDGEPORT – Colville Confederated Tribes Fish and Wildlife (CTRW) will host its annual First Salmon Ceremony at the Chief Joseph Hatchery administration building, 48 Half Sun Way on Thursday, …

Family Health Centers expanding dental care access in Okanogan County

OMAK - Family Health Centers (FHC) has announced plans to expand its Omak campus at 1003 Koala Drive by adding a new dental clinic. This expansion aims to increase access to oral health care for all …

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